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southern style chicken salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Melissa Smith-Heath
Kansas City, MO

I always get compliments on this whenever I make it.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southern style chicken salad

  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c
    minced green onions
  • 3 Tbsp
    buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
  • 1 c
    white wine
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 c
    sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 sprig
    fresh dill or 1 pinch dried
  • 1 1/2 c
    seedless grapes (red or green), halved
  • 1/2 c
    toasted pecan pieces
  • Bibb lettuce leaves (optional)

How To Make southern style chicken salad

  • 1
    Dressing directions: Whisk first 5 ingredients together in small bowl. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover & chill.
  • 2
    Chicken Salad directions: Arrange chicken in heavy medium skillet. Add wine, dill & pepper. Season with salt. Add water if necessary to cover chicken. Simmer until chicken is just cooked through, turning once, about 11 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate to cool.
  • 3
    Cut chicken into 1/2" pieces. Place in large bowl. Add grapes and water chestnuts. Mix in enough dressing to coat mixture thoroughly. Reserve remaining dressing. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to develop flavors.
  • 4
    Before serving, add additional dressing if necessary. Arrange on lettuce leaves & sprinkle with pecans. Or add pecans to mixture & serve on croissants. Garnish with fresh dill springs if desired.

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